2021-22 Words of Appreciation

FACULTY & STAFF

A P P R E C I AT I O N WO R D S O F G R AT I T U D E FROM THE WINDWARD COMMUNITY

2021-22

W O R D S O F G R A T I T U D E F R O M T H E W I N D WA R D C O M M U N I T Y

“So grateful for the

Windward teachers, administrators, and staff for educating

“Windward faculty are incredible humans.

and nurturing our

Thank you for being so transformational on

grateful for you!”

children. We are so

every level. Every day my child comes home thrilled to be a member of this very special community. We are so grateful to you all.”

“We are beyond grateful for the safe and trusted culture you’ve created at Windward that has allowed both of our sons to thrive and grow!”

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“THANK YOU for showing up for our kids! You have been a constant during one of the most unpredictable times many of them have ever experienced. You have kept them engaged, interested, and challenged. Your energy and commitment are so appreciated.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

It’s the TIME you put

in that is so impressive.

All that work and still being available to the

kids is incredible. It’s not unseen.

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W O R D S O F G R A T I T U D E F R O M T H E W I N D WA R D C O M M U N I T Y

“Hands down, the best team and education!

Thank You!”

Sending gratitude to all of the amazing

teachers and staff at Windward! Thank

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which you can use to change the world.”

- Nelson Mandela

inspiring him every

Thank you for preparing our students for the

son safe and for

“I couldn’t ask for a

for being such a

and staff to educate

community. We are

them better people.”

part of Windward!

my children and make

teachers, “Education is the most powerful weapon

you for keeping our

day, and thank you more amazing faculty

“To the 7th grade Windward Middle School

warm and welcoming really grateful to be

future and beyond with patience and wisdom.”

Happy Holidays!

Roger, Jennifer and Malia Wallace

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W O R D S O F G R A T I T U D E F R O M T H E W I N D WA R D C O M M U N I T Y

“Thank you for helping us raise

our boys in a caring environment.”

“Thank you for the many ways, both big and small, that you inspire, challenge, and support our community.”

“Thank you for your dedication and commitment to great education.

Thank you for making Windward a safe place to be a young person.”

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“We often talk about the ripple effects of our actions and intentions.... but few of us can see walking examples of those good works and positive intentions. Thank you all, for putting in the work, the love and the care that you do. We appreciate and value the good deeds, both small and large. Your work gives our children the foundation to grow into solid human beings. We hope that you take a moment to see a bit of your influence and input that you share each day smiling back at you all around campus. Stay well!”

With gratitude,

The Ebeling Family

“Thank you for walking your talk of putting our children and students first, giving them the patience to make mistakes, learn, and grow. Giving them the freedom to be find themselves and be themselves. Thank for being teachers and role models. Your gift is immeasurable.”

With much gratitude, Dana & Evan Schlessinger

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W O R D S O F G R A T I T U D E F R O M T H E W I N D WA R D C O M M U N I T Y

“Thank you for

keeping our

students engaged

during this

difficult time.

I can officially

state that both of my kids are

much smarter

than I am!”

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“Thank you for all you

do and have done to keep our kids engaged and excited to be at school

especially during these

unpredictable times. We are so thankful for your hard work and support every day.”

“It’s been a rough ride and probably not really what you signed up for, but you hung in there! Thanks for your flexibility, ingenuity, and patience!”

“We would like to thank the faculty and staff for encouraging our children to use their voices and to be heard. Thank you for making them feel that they matter and that they contribute to Windward. Thank you creating a campus where our children feel safe. And thank you for continuing to move forward and upwards.

Thank you for partnering up with our children during Covid when Zooming day after day became daunting, and throughout it, you managed to instill hope in our children and let them know that you were all in it together and that there would be a light at the end of the long tunnel.

We hope that you have a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. We hope that the season sprinkles you with joy, happiness, health, and warm memories to last a lifetime.

We appreciate you!”

“Thank you for going above and beyond what you do in the classroom. Thank you for answering emails on the weekend. Thank you for skipping your lunch to meet with our kids. Thank you for staying after school to make sure all of our kids are getting the concepts.”

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W O R D S O F G R A T I T U D E F R O M T H E W I N D WA R D C O M M U N I T Y

Thank you for working so hard to engage

“We think the world of you!

You are appreciated and adored!”

“Positive, caring, uplifting, and thoughtful.”

“Caring, supportive, role models.”

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our kids’ minds and nurture their souls

especially during a time that has required so much patience and compassion! We appreciate you immensely!

It is very rare to have, in one environment, thoughtful interaction tied with meaningful instruction and feedback. But at Windward School, it happens. And it happens because of the incredible commitment and dedication of the faculty and staff. Windward has demonstrated a level of focus to not only traditional education but relevant teachings with up-to-date technologies and curricula making the journey for our kids a more rewarding experience that will be forever treasured. Thank you for your knowledge. Thank you for your wisdom. Thank you for your leadership.

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W O R D S O F G R A T I T U D E F R O M T H E W I N D WA R D C O M M U N I T Y

“My children feel seen and heard at Windward.

Thank you for making them feel empowered, impactful, and valued in this world.”

“Through your

kindness, strength, and perseverance you’ve taught my child

kindness, strength, and perseverance. Thank you for teaching her

academics AND values.

We love Windward!”

“Your commitment to

and continued focus on

our kids’ education, well

being, and growth makes

the Windward experience joyful during this difficult time. Thank you!”

“Team Windward does a

“Our family is grateful for

of circumstances. That

Windward. We are lucky to

terrific job under the best you all have continued to do so under such trying

circumstances... we are just so very grateful.”

“I think one of the best ways that I can portray my gratitude for all you do in words is to use a Vietnamese proverb that says, “When eating fruit,

the teachers and staff of

be a part of this amazing

community. Thank you for all your dedication and hard work.”

“Thank you for creating an exciting, engaging,

and caring school every

day! My son loves going to school because of

Remember who planted the tree.”

you, and he will be a

You all are the caretakers of this

of the love of learning

garden of blossoming minds and bodies and what you do to usher them to fruition is amazing.

lifelong learner because you are inspiring every day! Thank you, thank you!”

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W O R D S O F G R A T I T U D E F R O M T H E W I N D WA R D C O M M U N I T Y

“Thank you for showing care, for being patient with both the students and their parents, for showing up and teaching in a mask, then spending more time outside class with students. Thanks for the smiles in the parking lot, for always trying to be helpful and for being kind. We are so lucky to be at Windward!”

“We are grateful for the incredible Windward team of faculty, administrators, security, parking crew, and all of the staff. Everyone seems to always go the extra mile and does it with a smile on their face. We feel truly blessed to be a part of the Windward community. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

“You are the reason we chose Windward! Your passion for what you do is energizing for all who enter this meaningful campus. Thank you!”

“Thank you Windward faculty and staff

for everything you do for our children. The

passion and energy you bring to school every

day is incredible, and we are so grateful!”

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“Thank you for showing up for our students each and every day—even when you have your own burdens to bear.

Thank you for the late nights grading and doing class prep.

Thank you for taking the time to laugh with our kids and share in high school humor.

Thank you for all your efforts to make classes so engaging, for sharing your expertise and for caring about student well-being.”

We are deeply grateful for the support and guidance you provide day in and day out!”

“Thank you so much for caring for our children and helping prepare them for the future. We are truly grateful and so blessed to be part of this amazing community!”

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W O R D S O F G R A T I T U D E F R O M T H E W I N D WA R D C O M M U N I T Y

“Never have I felt our tuition was as well-spent as during the pandemic. The teachers and administrators stepped up in so many ways, becoming telegenic when they never had to before, creating interesting ways for the students and parents to connect online, and being more available by email and one on one meetings. You made learning stimulating and fun for my son.”

“Genuine.

Dedicated.

Inspiring.

Challenging.

Supportive.

World class.”

“We feel incredibly

fortunate to have the

most dynamic and

talented teachers and

staff. Thank you for your incredible work and

for all you do to inspire

and support our kids.”

“We are so grateful to all of the Windward faculty and staff for all the love and support you give every day to our children and family. Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday season.”

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“I am grateful that my son is happy and safe going to school every day. His teachers and coaches keep him motivated, challenged and nurtured. The security team ensures no trouble, and I know he’s well fed since he loves the food at school.”

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W O R D S O F G R A T I T U D E F R O M T H E W I N D WA R D C O M M U N I T Y

“We would like to express our profound

“Thank you to all wonderful, amazing

“When my son talks about his

gratitude to the faculty and staff for making

and nurtured because of all of you.”

with excitement about what he

teachers and staff, our kids feel so happy

Windward a place our children look forward to going every day. We appreciate the environment you have created, making learning/education both challenging and fun for the kids. In these times when it feels like very few people care about the wellbeing of others, we are grateful that the faculty and staff not only care about our children but go above and beyond in making our kids feel safe and supported.”

is learning and how he met with

“You are what makes

Windward so special.

Every single morning,

our teenage son wakes up

enthusiastically to go to school and be with his

other family. Our friends

with kids at other schools, do not have the same

experience. We thank you

from the bottom of our

hearts.”

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school day and he lights up

one of his professors to discuss a project, I feel so fortunate

that he is supported by such

an amazing faculty and staff.

Individuals who care about my

son at such a fundamental level.

Thank you.”

“We can’t thank you enough for everything you do. Windward is the special place that it is because of the loving, nurturing and inspiring adults that work there. From the classrooms to the cafeteria, the sports fields to the parking lots, and everywhere in between, our kids are surrounded by incredible people who care about them and make them feel safe. We could not be more grateful for our amazing faculty and staff !”

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